WWE chief content officer and head of creative Triple H has officially confirmed a new PLE for New Orleans after WrestleMania 42 was shifted to Las Vegas.

WWE's long-term strategy for its premier event, WrestleMania, is undergoing a significant transformation, with Las Vegas now designated to become a "frequent"

WWE first announced the two-night show would be returning to New Orleans during the Feb. 21 episode of SmackDown, with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson himself confirming the event would take place on April 11 and 12, 2026.

After an abrupt change of course, WrestleMania 42 could reportedly take place in Las Vegas, but will it ultimately affect WWE’s soaring profitability in 2026?

Triple H has given an update on WWE’s schedule for next year. In a video posted on his social media, WWE’s CCO announced that Money in the Bank would be coming to New Orleans on August 29, 2026.

WrestleMania 42 might not be hosted in the US at all. WWE has snubbed the flagship event's New Orleans venue, providing no reason behind the massive move, the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation confirmed in a statement to USA TODAY Sports. Meanwhile, two new favorite locations have come up - Saudi Arabia and London.

In that scenario, their expected opponents would be Cody Rhodes, world heavyweight champion Jey Uso and his twin brother Jimmy Uso, although it reportedly isn't known if WWE will move forward with plans for the six-man tag.

WWE SmackDown to announce not only that he wanted to take Cody Rhodes' soul, but also that WrestleMania 42 would emanate from New Orleans, Louisiana, in April 2026. It’s been a popular host city for WWE,